New Hartge aero parts for BMW’s X6

Wednesday, 06. 3. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

I admit it, with Hartge’s help I’m warming up to the X6. It took a while, but damn if this set of body modifications from one of Germany’s uber-tuners doesn’t look absolutely FIERCE!
Hartge just announced details on their new product line for the BMW SAV, which include some pretty aggressively sculpted pieces. It’s a complete [...]

AC Schnitzer releases MINI Cabrio product line

Wednesday, 06. 3. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

I’ve not really spent much time (ok, fair enough, ANY time) on BMW’s MINI, but something about the pics of the little tiger in ACS trim struck me as… HOT! Legendary Aachen-based BMW tuner AC Schnitzer just announced a comprehensive program for the MINI Cabrio in both standard and S versions.
Kicking off this package are [...]

G-Power M3 Tornado: 500HP fuel saver!

Monday, 06. 1. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Bavarian BMW tuner G-Power is known for their over-the-top, no-holds-barred, all-out quest for… go figure: POWER! They have come up with some increasingly wicked cars in the past (remember the Hurricane?) and have hit the mark once again with this worked-over version of BMW’s V8 M3, the G-Power M3 Tornado.
The G-Power crew figured out a [...]

BMW to offer “Edition” M3 versions later this year

Saturday, 05. 30. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

The folks over at autoblog.com cottoned me on to the fact that BMW plans to offer some sauced up versions of the already awesome new M3 later in ‘09. From the sounds of it the bulk of the package will be focused on limited-edition appearance, rather than performance.
Based on the M3 Coupe, four colors will [...]

BMW 5 Series GT official interior pics

Friday, 05. 22. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

After a well-orchestrated “first glimpse” campaign, we’re finally seeing the first official press shots of the decadently luxurious interior in BMW’s new 5 Series GT come off of embargo today. While I’m not a big fan of the leather’s color in these photographs (too close to the eggshell walls of the first apartment in college), [...]

Hartge exhaust options for the X6 xDrive50i

Wednesday, 05. 20. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

X6 xDrive50i drivers have a few new goodies to choose from on the exhaust front: top tier tuner Hartge released two new products for BMW’s luxury SUV. Available with either two or four outlets, these stainless systems come complete with rear bumper inserts to finish off the job nice and clean. No info yet on [...]

Hamann takes on the new 7 Series

Monday, 05. 18. 2009  –  Category: Aftermarket News, Main

Hamann released details on their program for the new BMW F-01/02 7 Series today, with a nice set of high resolution pics included. The Laupheim, Germany based tuner initially announced several rim options, but now has expanded their offering to include everything from an aerodynamics package (roof spoiler, rear spoiler, side skirts, etc.) to variable [...]

Featured ride: Avi’s E36 M3

Saturday, 05. 16. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

Avi, a Service Manager at a Bay Area auto dealership that shall remain nameless, is the proud owner of this Alpine White 1998 BMW M3. What caught our interest in this car was the fact that it wasn’t by any stretch a garage queen, but rather that it’s a well-tuned, well-maintained daily driver. Sure, it [...]

Photos: New BMW Z4 at BMW Welt in Munich

Friday, 05. 15. 2009  –  Category: Features, Main

On our recent visit to Munich, we were not surprised to find that BMW had pulled out all the stops in their presentation of the new E89 Z4 at the BMW Welt. The double helix section of BMW’s architectural showcase was entirely dedicated to the recently revealed roadster, so we took to opportunity to shoot [...]

Video: 2009 BMW Sauber F1 Showroom reel

Friday, 05. 15. 2009  –  Category: BMW News, Main

We don’t usually post too much about BMW’s F1 program, because we somewhat prefer the Touring Car action, but the rule changes this season and the way the racing is developing is making us keep our eyes out for cool stuff… and this video definitely got our pulse up!